NC Workers’ Compensation Presumptions: Presumption for Medical Compensation
Welcome to the first in a series of articles designed to be a refresher on various NC workers’ compensation presumptions.… Read More
Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation
Who Employs Police Officers Directing Traffic? Why a New North Carolina Supreme Court Decision Matters for Your Business
On December 12, 2025, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision in Lassiter v. Robeson County Sheriff’s Department, Synergy… Read More
Our Top 10 Resources of 2025
Throughout the year, the attorneys at Cranfill Sumner LLP strive to provide the public with the latest updates on North… Read More
North Carolina Court of Appeals Clarifies Limits of Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity and General Release in Nelson v. Smith
On May 21, 2025, the North Carolina Court of Appeals filed its decision in Nelson v. Smith, No. COA 24-646… Read More
Understanding the Limits of Employer Liability Under North Carolina’s Woodson Exception
The exclusivity provision of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) normally prevents an employee from suing his employer… Read More
NC Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Add Self-Insurance Association in Asbestos Exposure Case
In a published decision with a dissent, the NC Court of Appeals denied the Plaintiff’s motion to add North Carolina… Read More
NC Court Clarifies That Prior Settlement Does Not Preclude New Workers’ Comp Claim for Subsequent Injury
In Collins v. Wieland Copper Prods., LLC, _____ N.C. App. ______, 910 S.E.2d 373 (2024), the Court of Appeals held… Read More
NC Supreme Court Issues Decision on Extended Compensation Benefits
On December 13, 2024, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on extended compensation benefits that is favorable… Read More
Our Top 10 Resources of 2024
Throughout the year, the attorneys at Cranfill Sumner LLP strive to provide the public with the latest updates on North… Read More
Statutory Timelines for Defendants in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims
North Carolina Workers’ Compensation claims are governed by Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes. What follows are timelines… Read More
